Welcome
Finally, WELCOME to the IROPE Fitness Program blog. I hope this blog can serve not only as a vehicle to talk about the benefits of jump roping (the IROPE way of course) as an alternative exercise to Improve flexibility, Reduce stress, Overcome boredom, Promote a healthy self image and Enjoy life, but also to engage the community in a healthy discussion to bring about solutions that will improve the health and lifestyles of all of our visitors regardless to whether visiting from near or far.
I recently had the opportunity to attend the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities. On the closing day of the summit, the attendees were asked the following question: In the context of health disparities, if you were to advise the new administration regarding health care reform, what would you advise?
On April 9, 1962 John F. Kennedy addressed the National Children’s Bureau and is quoted saying: “There is nothing, I think, more unfortunate than to have soft, chubby, fat-looking children who go to watch their school play basketball every Saturday and regard that as their week’s exercise”. What is most unfortunate, is that 46 years later, with all of the “studies” and advances in technology, borrowing a term from one of the panelist at the summit, we have suffered from “mural dyslexia” (the inability to read the writing on the wall). So just out of curiosity, in the context of addressing the issue of childhood overweight and obesity, what would you advise the new administration to do?
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Comment by johnny — December 30, 2008 @ 2:19 pm
I’ve used the IROPE techniques for the last 10 years and results are just fantastic. I’m 51 years old; I work out for 30 minutes, 4 times week. I find the techniques very useful and convenient. I’m not a member of a fitness center i.e. Gold’s Gym, with this exercise I am able to maintain my busy schedule and stay in shape at the same time. Trust me, I love hearing my doctor say “you are in great shape”. Jumping rope is the best cardiovascular exercise that you can receive in a short time span. As we know, a healthy pumping heart is essential. I would encourage anyone to try the techniques, you will be satisfied. Remember 30 minutes that’s all it takes.
Comment by Alonzo — February 10, 2009 @ 3:17 pm
I’m BACK. I have recently added weight lifting to my exercise routine as well as continuing to Jump Rope. I must tell you the bulking chest and tight arms look good, but in the evening I continue to jump rope and the exercise and impact I receive from jumping rope is tremendous. My exercise isn’t complete until I have completed jumping rope. One week, I only lifted weights and rode a stationary bike, I felt good, but the next week I lifted weights, rode the bike and the in evening I jumped rope. What a difference in the way I felt the next day. I truly felt revived and decided I need to ALWAYS continue jumping rope in conjunction with my other routines. The point I’m making is; other exercise techniques work, but try adding IROPE techniques to your routine, and you will feel the difference.
Comment by Alonzo — April 10, 2009 @ 1:34 pm